How to find hoards with a metal detector - How to Find Hoards - Introduction - Dorset
Hoards Found in Dorset
Dorchester
The Dorchester Hoard, found in 1936. 22,000 coins found in three Roman vessels.
Okeford Fitzpaine
Hoard of silver Celtic coins found here in 1753. A second hoard was found at the same location in 1788
Fifehead Neville
Hoard of Roman Jewellery found here in 1902.
Hanford
Hoard of Roman coins found here in 1860.
Poole
Turlin Moor Meadow, several hoards of roman coins were found here in between 1833 and 1930.
Sources
- A Treasure Hunter's Guide by Edward Fletcher, 1975.
- The Romance of treasure Trove, Charles R. Beard, 1933.
Hoard Hunting County Guide
Below is a county by county guide to hoard finds. These lists should not be considered exhaustive and new material will be added as more information and sources become available. All of the locations listed should be considered private property until proven otherwise and the proper permissions obtained, preferably in writing, in advance of any visit. Some hoard sites are scheduled ancient monuments, be very sure that any location you wish to metal detect on is not a protected archaeological site.
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